Summary:
Zip code 36548 in Leroy, Alabama, is served by a single school, Leroy High School, a PK-12 alternative school within the Washington County district that enrolls 463 students.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that this school offers a truly split experience depending on your child's grade level. In elementary grades (3rd-5th), the school is a clear standout, with English proficiency rates that consistently beat both district and state averages—3rd grade English proficiency is an impressive 82.86% compared to the state's 64.75%. Early science scores are also strong. However, this academic strength does not carry into middle and high school. There is a dramatic and concerning collapse in math proficiency between 6th and 7th grade, dropping from 45.16% to just 6.25% proficient—a 39-point plunge that has occurred two years in a row. By 11th grade, proficiency rates are alarmingly low across all subjects (math at 11.11%, English at 17.14%, and science at 22.22%), all well below state averages. This is particularly puzzling given the school reports a 100% graduation rate, which suggests a disconnect between demonstrated mastery and receiving a diploma.
Another major concern for families is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 29.2%—nearly 2.5 times the state average of 12.0%. This likely contributes to the academic struggles in upper grades and is a systemic issue across the district. The school also has a moderate level of economic need, with 53.35% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. While the school's alternative classification and small cohort sizes create some year-to-year data volatility, the consistent middle school math collapse and the stark contrast between strong elementary performance and weak secondary performance point to a genuine need for targeted intervention programs, particularly in mathematics, as students transition into higher grades.
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